Enrollment
537
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kent City, MI
Kent City Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kent City Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262031005711
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kent City Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Kent City · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 59.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kent City Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kent City Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Kent City, MI.
School address
District: Kent City Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262031005711 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kent City Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kent City Elementary School
Kent City Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Kent City, Michigan, enrolling 537 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.5% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 537 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 535 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #187.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 37/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Kent City Community Schools also operates Kent City High School (383 students) and Kent City Middle School (290 students) alongside Kent City Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kent City Elementary School compares
Kent City Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.5% | ▲ 10% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 35% in Michigan - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,452
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.7, Kent City Elementary School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kent City Community Schools, which includes Kent City Elementary School.
$13,452
Per student
0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.1%
State 61.5%
Federal 14.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Kent City Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent City High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kent City Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kent City Virtual Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Kent City Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~537 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kent City Elementary School
How many students attend Kent City Elementary School?
Kent City Elementary School has 537 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kent City, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kent City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kent City Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kent City Elementary School?
59.5% of students at Kent City Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kent City Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kent City Elementary School is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Kent City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kent City Elementary School?
Kent City Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kent City Elementary School rank among schools in Kent City?
By Resource Investment Index, Kent City Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Kent City, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kent City on the city page.
Is Kent City Elementary School a good school?
Kent City Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Kent City Community Schools?
Besides Kent City Elementary School, Kent City Community Schools also operates Kent City High School (383 students), Kent City Middle School (290 students), and Kent City Virtual Academy (23 students). See the Kent City Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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